Technology delivery gives bocce games a boost

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September 23, 2010

Two new Bocce Ball Chutes are bringing lots of excitement to
games at Wellspring Support.

CanAssist recently delivered the pair of light-weight
aluminum bocce chutes following a request from support workers at Wellspring, a
day program for physically and developmentally challenged adults located on the
campus of Burnside School in Victoria.

“It was nice to
work with another organization that is so closely aligned with CanAssist in
promoting inclusion and accessibly for those with disabilities,” said Mike
Jackman, of CanAssist's mechanical engineering team, following the delivery.

The new chutes allow participants, who often lack the motor
control and dexterity required to play the sport, to better control the
alignment and speed of the ball as it hits the ground.

”Clients are really good at inventing their own games and
these bocce chutes mean everyone can participate,” said Wellspring's Manager Kevin
Burns. ”CanAssist really delivered high-quality chutes that will last for many
years and be enjoyed by our clients.”

Karen Deegan, one of several participants delighted to give the
new devices a whirl on delivery day, was thrilled to learn that they would
remain at Wellspring for ongoing use.

“I really like bocce and the chutes make it really easy!” said Karen (who is shown in a photo at the top left corner of this page).